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In a wide range of fields, Jewish Americans have made important contributions to American society. May has been designated Jewish American Heritage Month, providing an opportunity to reflect on the many accomplishments of Jewish Americans. Explore some of the Jewish American icons who have made their mark in entertainment, literature, politics and beyond.

Amy Schumer married chef Chris Fischer in a surprise private ceremony in Malibu this Tuesday. The couple exchanged vows in front of about 80 people, including Jennifer Aniston, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jennifer Lawrence, Larry David and David Spade.

“It’s amazing to me that, for the first time, women are really listened to,” said the Supreme Court justice. In an interview at Columbia University, Ruth Bader Ginsburg touched on her own experiences of sexism, the 2016 presidential campaign and the Equal Rights Amendment.

Academy Award-winning director, screenwriter and producer Steven Spielberg is the subject of a new HBO documentary, which premieres on October 7th. Learn more about his life and classic films including 'Jaws,' 'E.T.,' 'The Color Purple' and 'Schindler's List,' among many others.

Neil Diamond announced he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will cancel the third leg of his 50th anniversary tour. The legendary singer-songwriter will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys this Sunday.

Dylan Farrow plans to discuss her repeated claims that adoptive father Woody Allen molested her when she was 7 on US TV -- claims the director has always denied. Meanwhile, Alec Baldwin has called the public "renunciation" of Woody Allen and his work "sad" and "unfair."

Following increasing sexual misconduct claims and calls from fellow democrats to step down, Senator Al Franken announced his resignation from the senate. Denying the allegations, he took shots at President Trump and Senator Roy S. Moore.

Screenwriter, Television Actor, Television Producer, Radio Talk Show Host, U.S. Representative, Comedian

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ rocketed to a $220 million debut at the North American box offices, making it the second highest-grossing film debut ever behind ‘The Force Awakens.’ Adam Driver plays Kylo Ren, the grandson of Darth Vader.

American singer-songwriter Paul Simon is an iconic and influential figure in American rock music. He is known for his work as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, and for his long-running success as a solo artist.